This total is high, but it is certainly valuable here on Wednesday night.

The Cavaliers and Nuggets are two teams that play with extreme tempo. We saw that this past weekend in Cleveland, when both teams played a game that featured almost no defense.

What Denver has proven to the league is that this offense can compete with any of the top teams in the NBA. Denver put up 126 points in a win over the Cavaliers, as they can shoot the ball from anywhere on floor.

Cleveland is very similar in terms of their style, as they show no hesitation when it comes to attacking early in the shot clock.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 14-3 in Nuggets last 17 overall.

Grab this Over here. Both teams are going to play in another entertaining one, with plenty of easy and quick looks at the bucket.

The 76ers and Cavaliers offer two offenses that can really turn things up.

Both of these teams really like to use tempo and attack early in the shot clock which certainly bodes well here for this total.

Looking at Philadelphia first, this team is proving they can compete with the top teams in the NBA. The 76ers are putting up 108 points per game this season and their young core continues to flourish. What helps this Over out here as well is they are a team that likes to attack offensively, which in turn allows them to get beat in transition.

On the flip side, Cleveland's new look has brought plenty of revived offense. They are fresh off a huge win over Brooklyn that saw them put up 129 points.

Some trends to note. Over is 20-7-2 in Cavaliers last 29 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 Thursday games.

Two teams who should provide a lot of fireworks in this matchup clash on Monday night.

Looking at the Magic first, they provide a lot of value for a total in this range. The Magic offer one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA heading into this one. On the road this season, they have conceded 111.8 points against, as they haven't had any success in slowing teams down.

Their offense really allows them to stay in games though. They are putting up 107 points and they have a lot of weapons that can hit from all over the floor.

As for the Bulls, they have a younger group that plays with a lot of pace. They put up 112 in the most recent matchup of these two teams and defensively, they get beat consistently in transition which certainly bodes well for this Over.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 Monday games. Over is 4-0 in Magic last 4 games following a straight up loss.

Two teams who have some of the top players in the NBA meet on Tuesday inside Oracle Arena.

This one should provide us with plenty of fireworks and entertainment given what both sides have. Some predicted this to be the Conference Finals matchup earlier this season, as the stars like Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant take the floor here.

Both of these teams can produce a lot on the offensive end. The Thunder have started to really turn things up lately on the offensive end. They are attacking much earlier in the shot clock and providing a lot of pressure at the rim.

Along with that, you know what you'll get out of Golden State. This team averages 116 points per game and they can score rather quickly and in bursts.

Some trends to note. Over is 9-3 in Warriors last 12 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 home games.

Two teams who play little defense meet on Sunday, giving this Over a lot of value.

Both defenses have been horrific this season. The Hornets come into this one allowing 106 points per game, as they just continue to struggle to slow anyone down. They allow easy looks in transition and continue to allow the opposition to push the tempo, really putting them on their heels.

Phoenix has been even worse.

The Suns are conceding 112 points per game, one of the worst marks in the league. Things hit an all time low for them, allowing 129 points last time out to a Jazz team that simply doesn’t play with any pace at all.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Given the series history and how both teams play, this Over makes sense.

The Utah Jazz are much better defensively now that Rudy Gobert is healthy again. That changes this team. Utah always prefers to play at a slow tempo, and it is interesting to see that Phoenix has slowed down in a big way in recent weeks. The Suns rank 15th in the NBA in tempo in their last 10 games. Earlier this year, they were the fastest team in the league.

The Jazz offense has been terrible on the road this year. They are coming off an impressive showing against Golden State, but Utah's offense hasn't been great like that consistently this year, and I think this number is too high because of that great offensive showing by Utah in the Golden State win.

Phoenix is taking too many contested jumpers and that isn't likely to work against a Utah defense with length all over the floor.

The Denver Nuggets offense has been really inconsistent this year. Denver is no longer playing quickly. The Nuggets are in the bottom third of the NBA in pace of play in the last month. The Spurs rank last in the NBA in pace of play in the past month.

San Antonio doesn't have the offensive firepower they have had in past seasons, but this Spurs team still really gets after it on the defensive end. They are first in the NBA in total defense in the past ten games.

The Nuggets are in a strange spot here. Denver fought hard to the finish and almost came back and beat the Celtics last night. A very quick turnaround to play a road game against a high quality defense. I think the Nuggets offense could struggle here, and the Spurs should slow the pace down and keep this under the total.

The Los Angeles Lakers push the pace as much as anyone in the NBA. Without Lonzo Ball in the lineup, this Lakers team has been playing as fast as ever. Where have they been hurt most? On the defensive end. Ball is a better defender than most realize, and the Lakers defensive ratings have dipped significantly without Lonzo in the lineup.

The Lakers have a budding star in Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma and Brandon Ingram are stepping up and proving to be great scoring options for this young Lakers team.

Chicago's offense has some good balance, and the Bulls like to play to the pace of their opponent. In this case, that is a very quick tempo. The Bulls defense has been in the bottom five in the NBA in the last month. They aren't reliable at all.

The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics meet in an early Sunday afternoon contest in Boston. This is a spot where both teams should come out a little sloppy. The early Sunday games have trended under in the long run.

Boston's defense has been the best in the NBA for the season, and their defensive numbers are absolutely excellent in the past ten games. Brad Stevens has his team buying in completely on this end of the floor.

Orlando has been slightly better defensively in recent games as they have gotten their better defenders back from injuries.

Kyrie Irving will play here, but he is likely a little less than 100 percent. Boston should be content to grab a lead and slow this one down on Sunday and save up their energy for bigger games coming up.

The Rockets and Magic clash on Wednesday night and the Over here has a lot of value to play with.

Both of these teams play with extreme pace, which is going to certainly help this Over out.

Houston comes into this one averaging 116 points per game, one of the best marks in the NBA. It's not shocking this team scores so much given the shooters they have and their ability to get up and down the floor quickly.

Not to be too out done, the Magic are putting up 105 points per game and they too are one of those teams who will shoot early in the shot clock. However, they are one of the teams in the NBA who really get burned by their pace. Because of how quickly they play, the Magic are conceding 110 points per game.

Some trends to note. Over is 9-3-1 in Rockets last 13 overall.

Look for a ton of pace here, as both teams will got back and forth all night.

The Rockets and Thunder offer some of the top stars in the NBA. Here, this one should provide a lot of entertain and give value to the Over.

The Rockets style of play is one that always helps the Over out. Houston is averaging 115.4 points per game and their ability to get up and down the floor is tremendous. They shoot the 3 ball more than any team in the NBA and typically will get shots up early in the shot clock.

The Thunder have the talent to compete and while we haven't seen it this year, this offense obviously has the playmakers. Averaging 105.1 points per game at home this year, it's up to the unselfishness to come out in the Big 3 for this team to really start clicking. This is a prime spot for them to step up, as the Rockets defense has a lot of gaps in it.

Some trends to note. Over is 51-25 in Rockets last 76 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 games following a ATS win.

Both offenses are so quickly paced, this one should be a back and forth affair.

Looking at Washington first, the Wizards are putting up 105.7 points per game this season. John Wall is back from injury and with all the rust shaken off, he's really sparking this offense. They feed off his energy and really push the issue in transition.

Boston has put up 105.4 points per home game this season and this offense continues to be one of the best in the NBA behind Kyrie Irving. Averaging 25 points per game, he's the light to the fire for Boston, who has seen a lot of different players step up this season. This is one of the deepest teams in the East, with many different scorers.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Boston.

The Cavs and Warriors renew their rivalry and the Under here has value to play with.

These two teams are tabbed as the top offenses in the NBA, but when playing each other, it becomes a scrappy, grind it out kind of game.

You'll see a lot more effort on the defensive end from both sides, which will certainly add value to this Under.

Head to head wise this series in Golden State has played to the Under as well. The Under is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings in Golden State. The Warriors only concede 102 points per home game and have been able to really use their high intensity pressure to make things tough on opposing shooters.

Some trends to note. Under is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 overall. Under is 8-3 in Cavaliers last 11 games following a ATS loss.

Two teams who aren't going to put up flashy numbers meet on Friday with the Under holding some value.

Starting with Chicago, the Bulls come into this one averaging just 95.7 points per game this year. Chicago's struggles come from a lack of any sort of offensive spark, combined with no true scorer. They are in a rebuilding process and have a core that is very slow when it comes to pushing the tempo.

From the Charlotte side of things, they continue to battle injuries. Kemba Walker is not at 100% and now both Frank Kaminsky (ankle) and Cody Zeller (knee) are likely out here. This bodes well for the Under given the lack of scoring for the Hornets.

Some trends to note. Under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 Friday games. Under is 36-15 in Bulls last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.

The Rockets and Lakers meet on Sunday night and the Over here has value to work with.

These two teams have the potential to put up some big numbers.

It starts with Houston and how they play. The Rockets are not even concerned when it comes to the shot clock. They attack early and hoist up shots from almost anywhere on the court. Houston has put up 114 points per game this season and that number should even go up here considering the Lakers defensive efforts.

Los Angeles can put some points in too. The Lakers are averaging 110 points per home game as this young group likes to play the same style as Houston. They’ll push the issue and really get up and down the floor.

This one has value. Both teams will push the ball and we should see plenty of easy baskets and open looks thanks to the lack of defense from both sides.

The Cavaliers have been involved in some ridiculously high scoring affairs this season.

This should be expected be another one given the pace that should unfold here.

The Cavaliers are averaging a 112.5 - 110 score in their games this season, as this team loves to push the ball and really throw shots up early in the shot clock. That obviously bodes well for the Over in many ways. Cleveland's offensive strategy really works well with Overs and it does hurt them on the defensive side. They tend to give up plenty of easy shots at the basket and fail to close out on shooters.

Charlotte has dropped nearly 112 points themselves this season at home this season and they'll receive and offensive boost with Nicolas Batum expected to be back in the lineup.

Game 5 takes place Monday night and this Under has value to work with.

The series shifts back to Golden State, where the Warriors look to put the wraps on things and capture the title. The totals have just continued to sky rocket in this series and despite what the Cavs did last game, they certainly aren't likely to shoot to that ability once again.

This is going to be a much tighter game than the previous ones. Expect a much more grind it out feel to this one, which should result in a much slower pace.

Some trends to note. Under is 7-1-2 in the last 10 meetings in Golden State. Under is 24-9 in Warriors last 33 games following a ATS loss.

Expect both teams to really work the ball around as this one should be a much slower type of game. This total is just too high.

Game 3 and it's all on the line for Cleveland here. In this spot, the Over has a lot of value.

We backed the Over in Game 2 and it worked out perfectly with the pace of play. That is going to be the case here and we should even see Cleveland play with a bit more steam and confidence because of the home court advantage.

Looking at Golden State, there has just been no slowing them down. The Warriors have dominated these first two games on the offensive end, running up and down the floor and getting easy bucket after easy bucket. There is no reason they can't continue that here on the road.

From the Cleveland side of things, they do play extremely well at home and are going to have to find a way to get to the rim themselves. Look for the bench to really pick the scoring up here, as they have to see production from the likes of Korver, Frye, and Shumpert offensively if they want any hope here.

Some trends to note. Over is 12-5 in Warriors last 17 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 16-7 in Cavaliers last 23 overall.

This is a beautiful spot for the Over. With the way this series has gone, the pace is just so fast.

The Warriors had their way in Game 1 with almost everything on the offensive end. The Cavaliers just can't keep up defensively and that should be the case here.

However, where the value comes in is from the Cavaliers offense. They struggled to get things going in the middle portion of game 1, which killed the Over. Here though, they will certainly adjust the game play. They will certainly attack the basket more and look to create more room for their shooters on the outside.

Some trends to note. Over is 11-5 in Warriors last 16 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 15-7 in Cavaliers last 22 overall.

The tempo is going to be high with a lot of back and forth action. This will be much closer than Game 1, which will help the cause out as well.

No shocker here, the Cavaliers and Warriors cruised through the playoffs and will now battle for the third straight time in the Finals. The Over here has some value to work with in Game 1.

This year, both teams are vastly improved from the previous two years, especially on the offensive end.

Both of these teams have added offensive weapons that can completely change the dynamic of the game. On top of all that, there are plenty of superstars on both sides. These two offenses are two of the tops in the league easily.

Cleveland has averaged nearly 112 points per game overall this season and in the postseason that number has been easy for them to go above and beyond. The Warriors have been the same, surpassing their 116 point overall average on spots this postseason.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 games following a straight up win. Over is 29-14-1 in Cavaliers last 44 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is a nice spot for both offenses to go back and forth and see a lot of points.

The Cavaliers and Celtics battle in Game 5 and the Under here has value.

What Boston has learned is they simply cannot get into a track meet with this Cleveland team.

With that in mind, they have to take the air out of the ball here to have any chance. Working it around offensively and running that clock down on them is the recipe to success.

Expect them to try and frustrate Cleveland here, especially early on. After seeing what unfolded in the 2nd half of Game 4, Boston will focus more on closing out the paint and not allowing anything easy in there for the Cavaliers.

Some trends to note. Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Boston. Under is 9-3 in Cavaliers last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

After the Celtics pulled off one of the biggest upsets in postseason history as 17 point underdogs, Game 4 has major implications on it this Tuesday.

Expect the Cavaliers to come out with some fire underneath them in this one, which really plays well into this Over. Along with that, Boston is playing with a lot of confidence now, knowing they can keep up with this Cleveland team.

This Over also grabs more value given how the Celtics have really picked up the pace. Knowing how good this Cleveland offense is, the Celtics turned into a run and gun style in Game 3 and will certainly use the same tactics here in Game 4.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland. Over is 8-2 in Cavaliers last 10 Tuesday games.

Look for a very quick tempo game as Cleveland will come out firing, with Boston knowing they have to match that intensity.

The Cavs and Celtics play in Game 2 and the Over here has a lot of value.

We saw Cleveland do everything they wanted and more in Game 1, but here, expect Boston to be in similar fashion.

The Celtics are playing with a chip on their shoulder after being embarrassed on their home floor. They did have plenty of open shots they simply missed, but here in Game 2, they're going to be much more aggressive on the offensive end.

As for Cleveland, they're going to come in with the same offensive mentality. Attack the basket and kick it out for the open 3 if it's there. This is going to be a much closer game with both teams really looking to get up and down the floor quick.

Some trends to note. Over is 12-3-1 in Celtics last 16 home games. Over is 35-15-1 in Cavaliers last 51 vs. Eastern Conference.

This is a nice spot for a lot of points. Expect pace to be extreme here, as both teams will try to turn possessions into transition buckets.

Game 7 in the Eastern Conference features the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics Monday night. Here, the Over has value.

This has been a series where little defense has been played from both sides.

Combine that with the frantic pace both work with and this is actually a nice number on the total to play this Over.

Both teams depth also plays a huge role. While they do have their stars that can light it up, both teams boast a phenomenal bench that can really turn it up even more when it comes to giving those starters resting time.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston. Over is 8-2 in Celtics last 10 vs. NBA Southeast.

This is a solid Over move here. Both teams are going to really push the tempo and we should see a game that goes back and forth, down to the wire.

The Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz met three times in the regular season. All three of those games stayed under this posted total. That's important because in general playoff games are lower scoring than regular season contests, because they are so much more important.

The Jazz know they can't get into a track meet with the Warriors. Utah is going to play slowly when they have the ball here. The Warriors defense is also much better than many people realize. It is their offense that gets all the publicity, but the Warriors became a great team when they started playing excellent defense.

Utah scored 99, 74, and 105 points in the three games against Golden State this year. The Jazz offense doesn't have a whole lot of secondary options behind Gordon Hayward. The Golden State offense could be a little rusty after a long break since they swept Portland 4-0 in the first round of the playoffs.

The Bucks shot the ball 50% from the floor last game and were still walloped. The Raptors nearly shot 60% from the floor in Game 5. I don't expect that to happen in Game 6.

These two teams have played 3 very low scoring games in this 5 game series. Now, we go to a possible series ending game where the team at home is playing to stay alive. I think this slows the pace down and brings us improved defense. When guys are playing for their season, it usually means improved defensive effort.

The fact that last game was so high scoring has gotten us some value on the line. Last game, there was a 191 sitting out there on game day for a long time, so this is quite the move from just one game ago.

Betting trends of note, the Under is 8-1 in Raptors last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. It's also 5-0 in Bucks last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and finally the Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings between these two clubs.

There's a lot on the line, and the shooting numbers were so high last game.

The Thunder and Rockets clash in Game 2 and the Under here is the move.

We saw in Game 1 the wide gap between these two teams. While the Rockets do play extremely quick, they are just too much for this Thunder team to handle.

Houston raced out to a giant lead and slowed the tempo down in the 2nd half. That is likely going to be the case here. With the exception of Russell Westbrook, this Thunder team just doesn't have any other strong weapons.

With that in mind, Oklahoma City just simply cannot keep up pace wise here.

Some trends to note. Under is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games. Under is 39-17-1 in Thunder last 57 games playing on 2 days rest.

There isn't going to be much pace here. The Rockets slow things down in the playoffs and given the lack of threats offensively from the Thunder, this is a nice spot to expect a game that doesn't reach this high total.

The Denver Nuggets aren't going to be in the playoffs, but this is a fun team to watch. They have a really good young nucleus of players. Look for Denver to get even better in the next few seasons.

Denver is very good on offense, and they push the tempo. The Nuggets have routinely put up some very high scoring numbers. They have scored 110 and 117 points in their last two games against Dallas. Denver has scored 113 points or more in seven of their last ten games overall.

The Mavericks had been slowing the game down for much of the season, but they have gone away from that as the season has wound down. Dallas is coming off a 124-111 game against Phoenix. They have seen three of their last five games go over this posted total.

The over is 6-1 in the Nuggets last 7 road games. Look for another high scoring contest here.

The Hawks and Cavaliers clash in an Eastern Conference showdown and the Under here has some value to work with.

We saw what Cleveland did last time out against Boston, absolutely throttling them. After a such a big win like that, this is certainly going to be a look over spot. Expect Cleveland to really struggle here, especially early on which will certainly help this Under out.

As for Atlanta, they play at a much slower pace. In fact, that's really what you have to do against this Cleveland team. Taking the air out of the ball and slowing the tempo down is exactly how the Hawks play, as they've seen the Under go 30-46-2.

Some trends to note. Under is 18-7-1 in Hawks last 26 overall. Under is 39-17-1 in Hawks last 57 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

This is an Under spot here. Expect slower paced play here and some sluggish offense from both sides.

Washington and Golden State go at it on Sunday and the Under here has a lot of value.

Since Kevin Durant has gone down, we've seen this Warriors team really slow things down at times. Don't get it mixed, they like to work quick sometimes, but when you're getting totals this high for them, the Under just has value you can't pass up on.

Teams are learning too when it comes to playing Golden State. A veteran team like the Wizards knows you simply cannot get into a track meet with them. Look for the Wizards to really slow the pace down here and force Golden State out of their comfort zone.

Some trends to note. Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Golden State. Under is 10-1 in Warriors last 11 home games.

With how Golden State is slowing things down, combined with how the Wizards will certainly try to take the air out of the ball, this Under is a nice move Sunday.

Do either of these teams care about this game? I think the answer is no. When neither team cares, I have to lean toward the over. In this one, it is a stronger play than normal because of how bad the two defenses have been in recent weeks.

The Timberwolves are second to last in the NBA in defensive efficiency in the last four weeks. Who is last? The Los Angeles Lakers. Both of these offenses should have all sorts of easy scoring opportunities in this one.

Look back at the recent meetings between these two teams, and you'll see there have been a bunch of high scoring matchups. Why would this one be any different?

The Lakers always want to push the tempo, and the Timberwolves have played quicker in recent games. Neither team has anything to play for, and we should see a shootout.

Two bottom tier teams meet Wednesday night and the Over here is a nice value play.

Both of these teams are just absolutely abysmal on the defensive end. The Kings are giving up 106.2 points per game while the Suns manage to be even worse with 112.6 points against on the season.

There are many factors that come into play here.

Both offenses are extremely fast paced. They like to take shots early in the shot clock as they both average into the 100s per game. With their quick offenses, poor transition defense is a result. Both teams concede a lot of easy transition buckets, which is going to help this Over out here.

Some trends to note. Over is 37-18 in Suns last 55 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Suns last 10 vs. NBA Pacific.

The Suns and Bulls battle on Friday night and the Over here has solid value to work with.

When it comes to the Suns, defense is certainly almost optional every night. Phoenix struggles continuously on the defensive side of the ball, especially when playing on the road.

The Suns are giving up 113 points per road game and going up against a Bulls team that has a strong offense is going to be a tough task.

Chicago has plenty of offensive weapons that attack the basket. With Jimmy Butler back and at 100%, the Bulls offense will take a couple steps up here on Friday. Look for them to really burn the Suns in transition and come up with some easy buckets.

Some trends to note. Over is 35-17 in Suns last 52 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Expect both teams to really push the tempo here and cause a lot of issues for the opposing defenses here.

The Nuggets and Hawks battle Wednesday night and the Over here has some value to work with.

We tried backing Denver and Dallas Over a few nights ago and while the Nuggets did their part, Dallas just couldn't generate anything offensively.

Here however, the Hawks are a completely different team.

Atlanta has plenty of weapons on the offensive side of the ball and puts in 106 points per home game. The Nuggets defense is going to have their hands full both inside the paint and behind the arc, which should end up being too difficult of a task.

Offensively for the Nuggets, they are going to score. They play with extreme pace and aren't gun shy by any means.

Some trends to note. Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 40-19-1 in Nuggets last 60 games playing on 1 days rest.

This is a nice spot for the Over. Both teams are attack minded offensively and really struggle to slow the opposition down on the defensive end.

Dallas and Denver go at it Monday and the Over here has value to work with.

It's been a weird season for Dallas. They've battled many injuries, but this has been a vastly improved team over a month plus. Don't forget, this team ranked last in the NBA, averaging just 93 points a game. While they're at 98 and that necessarily isn't the best, they've jumped up 5 points on the average, which is actually very impressive.

Here they get a Denver defense that is just horrible. Why they're horrible comes from how they play offense. Denver likes to get up and down the floor as quick as possible and use the offensive term "run and gun." They waste little time and with this total lower than their normal ones that usually sit in the 220s, this is a nice spot to see a lot of points.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Denver. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Expect a quick paced game as Dallas has really stepped their tempo up, as both teams will find success offensively.

The Bucks and Suns clash on Saturday night and the Over here has some value.

Both these teams play with extreme pace. The Bucks are averaging 105 points per game, while the Suns do them one better, sitting at 106. In turn, both of these defenses are a struggle.

Milwaukee is conceding 105 points per game, while the Suns are at one of the worst in the NBA, sitting at 112 points against.

Considering how these two teams attack the bucket, especially in transition, this is going to be a case where defense really lacks. Milwaukee's Over record sits at 29-19-1, while the Suns are at 33-17.

Some trends to note. Over is 17-5 in Suns last 22 home games. Over is 11-5 in Bucks last 16 games following a ATS loss.

Expect a lot of fast paced action here, with both teams attack the rim early in the shot clock.

The Nugget and Suns battle Saturday night and it's anticipated this game is going to be fast paced, with a lot of action.

These two teams took to the court on Thursday in Denver, in a game where both teams hit the 120 point mark in a 127-120 win for the Nuggets

Denver is easily the fastest paced team in the NBA. The Nuggets get up and down the floor within seconds and will hoist a shot up with little time gone on the shot clock. This bodes well here for the Over, especially given the defensive abilities of the Suns.

Denver averages 110 points per game, while Phoenix allows 111 against. This is going to be a crazy fast game once again, where both teams get out in transition.

Some trends to note. Over is 26-10 in Suns last 36 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 35-16-1 in Nuggets last 52 overall.

Expect extreme pace once again here, as both teams will get easy buckets in a game that should fly Over once again.

The Kings and Cavs battle on Wednesday night and the Over here has value to work with.

Cleveland is fired up there is no doubt about that. While laying the points with the Cavs isn't a bad option, taking the Over here is certainly a better move given how the Cavs have played defense lately.

Offensively, you're going to see Cleveland attack the bucket and get back to the fast paced game they typically play. However, defensively they just aren't there lately. They are giving up easy buckets to the opposition and not closing out on shooters.

This is a Kings team you can't afford to do that against either. Sacramento is averaging 102.5 points per game and has a solid inside out game that causes fits for teams.

Some trends to note. Over is 10-3 in Cavaliers last 13 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-3 in Kings last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Expect a fast game with the Cavaliers really being the team to spark this Over on Wednesday night.

A marquee matchup of Steph Curry vs. James Harden takes place Friday night and the Under here has value.

First off, this total is just ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, both teams can put ridiculous numbers up. However, to reach this total, both teams are going to have to shoot ridiculous and average nearly 60 points combined per quarter. While these are the two teams who can do that, taking a shot at them having one bad quarter is worth the risk itself.

These two teams aren't bad defensively either. Golden State gives up 105 points per game, while the Rockets are at 107. Given the pace both play with, those numbers aren't bad at all.

One thing to hope for here is a blowout as well. Getting the subs in and seeing a slowed down 4th quarter would be a huge bonus for this Under.

Some trends to note. Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings in Houston.

This number is worth a shot as it is one of the highest totals in quite some time.

The Thunder and Bulls clash on Monday night and the Over here has some value.

Both of these teams feature one of the best in the NBA, as both Russell Westbrook and Jimmy Butler carry the offensive load.

Expect to see a very fast paced game as both the Bulls and Thunder like to get up and down the floor rarely using the full shot clock. This season, the Bulls are averaging 103 points per game home game, while the Thunder enter play at 107 points per game.

Defensively, neither is really dominant and that comes from their quick offenses turning into easy transition buckets the other way for opposing teams. The Bulls are giving up 102 points per game, while the Thunder sit at 108.7 against per road contest.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 overall. Over is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Expect both teams to really push the issue here on Monday, which should make for a very entertaining Over game.

The Celtics and Knicks open up the NBA Christmas Day slate and this Under has a lot of value.

The timing of this game has a lot to do with backing the Under. A noon start time on Christmas Day certainly isn't easy for these teams. There are a lot of distractions that go into this one and with the early start, there is certainly going to be some sluggish play on both sides.

It's also important not to forget the big stage here. Playing inside MSG on National TV can play a role when it comes to teams. Nerves necessarily aren't a giant factor, but it's certainly something to keep an eye on.

This has also been a solid Under head to head series. The Under has hit in 7 of the last 10 meetings in New York and has hit the Under in 5 of the last 6 meetings.

Some trends to note. Under is 19-7 in Knicks last 26 Sunday games. Under is 8-3 in Celtics last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Expect a sluggish, slower paced game here, as this total is just too high to pass up on.

The Cavaliers and Bucks get set for battle on Tuesday and the Over here has value.

Cleveland has shown all season long they like to play up pace, which really bodes well here. Cleveland is putting up 110.4 points per game and after allowing Kyrie Irving to set out back to back games last week, the PG is completely fresh and will be on his top form here.

With their up tempo pace, the Cavaliers do struggle on the defensive side of the ball. The Bucks torched them earlier this year and they'll have a chance to get a lot of transition buckets here on Tuesday.

Offensively, Milwaukee is averaging 108.9 points per home game. However, they give up 104 per home contest, as they struggle the same way as the Cavaliers when it comes to allowing easy transition buckets.

Some trends to note. Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee. Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.

Expect back and forth action all night long, as this one should see both teams score a lot on Tuesday.

The Knicks and Warriors battle it out on TNT and the Over here has incredible value given how both teams play.

Golden State will be able to pick apart this Knicks defense. New York gives up 110 points when playing on the road, as they simply do not have the size or speed to keep up with opposing teams. When you get an offense like Golden State's, that averages 124 points per home game, this just simply is not a good matchup.

Don't count out this Knicks offense though. They do have a lot of weapons, especially ones that can shoot, as they put up 105 points per game. Golden State isn't perfect on the defensive floor as well. With how fast they move offensively, they give up a lot of easy buckets in transition. Look for the Knicks to expose that here on Thursday night.

Some trends to note. Over is 7-2 in Warriors last 9 games. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games.

Look for a lot of easy buckets and a lot of quick spurts for both teams offensively, giving this Over value.

There should be plenty of points to be scored here on Wednesday night when the Raptors meet with the 76ers.

Toronto has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA and their offensive abilities are carrying them right now. Toronto is averaging 111.5 points per game and this is the most ideal matchup for them. They get a look at a 76ers defense that is conceding 105.2 points per game.

Toronto has gone 17-7 to the Over this season.

Philadelphia can score as well. They put up 99 points per home game and will get some solid chances here, especially on the fast break as the Raptors concede 106.8 points per road game.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Philadelphia.

Look for a lot of back and forth action here, with both teams getting plenty of easy looks at the bucket.

With both teams coming in on the back half of a back to back on Saturday, the Under here has solid value.

While it's always dangerous to play an Under with this Houston team, after their extremely intense game against Oklahoma City on Friday, the quick turn around against a rather boring Dallas team calls for sort of a let down.

Dallas is by far the worst scoring team in the NBA, averaging just 93.0 points per contest and this is a spot for them where tired legs will be a factor. The Mavericks have been battling injuries all season long and after one of their best performances on Friday, the quick turnaround of going into Houston isn't going to be an easy task.

Look for the Rockets to play down to the Mavericks level here, as the tempo will certainly be slower than normal for them.

Some trends to note. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Expect a slow paced game with a lot of tired legs out there especially as the game goes on.

The Knicks and Cavaliers play in Game 1 of the NBA on ESPN Wednesday night and the Over here has value.

Neither of these teams have played good defense, especially as of late. Cleveland enters play allowing 106 points per game, but that gets overshadowed by 110 they put up. This team likes to get up and down the floor and while that leads to some quick shots, it also allows the opposition to get many fast break opportunities.

As for the Knicks, they are the same way. New York allows 107 points per game, while putting up 104 themselves. They do similar things offensively with jacking up quick shots and give the opposition a lot of easy fast break chances.

Some trends to note. Over is 10-4 in Cavaliers last 14 Wednesday games. Over is 6-1 in Knicks last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

This game will turn into a track meet. With the national stage inside MSG and ESPN, this is going to be a high scoring game.

The Clippers and Pacers get set for action Sunday night and the Over here has some value.

Los Angeles and Indiana are two teams that will play with extreme pace. They both like to get up and down the floor without wasting much time off the clock. Neither team is afraid to hoist up the three ball either.

Los Angeles is averaging 110.1 points per game, while Indiana is at 104.2 per game. Because of their pace, the defense allows a lot of easy buckets on both sides. The Clippers are giving up 103.2 points per road game, while the Pacers are at 107.2 points against.

Some trends to note. Over is 8-1 in Clippers last 9 overall. Over is 11-4 in Pacers last 15 Sunday games.

Expect both teams to get up and down the floor extremely quick here. Given that, along with how sketchy both defenses are and this is a nice spot to expect a lot of points and the Over here.

Two very fast paced offenses meet on Wednesday night, giving the Over value here between the Rockets and Thunder.

Both teams like to get up and down the floor and rarely use a lot of the shot clock. This year, the Rockets are putting up 108 points per game, with that number going to 110 on the road. As for the Thunder, they aren't far behind. Oklahoma City is putting up 103 points per game, with that number going to 108 at home.

Defensively, things have been a mess for both teams. They concede well into the 100s and that comes from the pace of play. They'll both give up easy transition buckets as they push the issue offensively.

While both teams have the weapons, this one will certainly be James Harden and Russell Westbrook running the show. Both can get hot very quickly and put up massive amounts of points.

Some trends to note. Over is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 35-17 in Rockets last 52 vs. NBA Northwest.

Expect pace, with both teams running the floor and putting up a lot of quick shots. Given that, expect this one to fly Over the total.

Two of the most exciting teams in the NBA meet on Wednesday night and the Over in the Rockets vs. Spurs has value to work with.

We're certainly seeing how this Houston Rockets team plays as they use a ton of pace. Houston has averaged 109 points per game, while giving up 108. Both of those numbers even go up a few points when they play on the road.

When you have a player like James Harden, the rest of the team is going to feed off his electricity. Harden is putting up unreal numbers through the first 7 games of the season, averaging 31.6 points per game, to go along with 12.7 assists.

As for the Spurs, they're scoring 103 points per game and with a team like Houston, they matchup extremely well. The Rockets don't have much height, which will allow the Spurs to get plenty of easy buckets at the rim.

Some trends to consider. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Antonio. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings

When these teams meet, the Over is always a nice play. Expect the same here on Wednesday night.

The Magic and Bulls battle it out on Monday night and the Under here has value to work with.

When it comes to Orlando, they don't have that explosive nature that most teams have. The Magic are a slower paced team that will work the shot clock and use plenty of passes to try and find an open shot.

Averaging only 95 points per game, they'll slow the tempo down here.

As for Chicago, this matchup with the Magic isn't an ideal one for them. The Bulls won't be able to go inside on this Magic team and they'll certainly have a tough time adjusting to the slower pace of play. Expect the Bulls to struggle a bit here with this Magic defense, as they won't find much success in the paint.

Some trends to note. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 12-5-1 in Bulls last 18 overall.

The Under here is the move. This head to head meeting is typically an Under one and both teams will slow the pace down here.

With any Game 7, comes a lot of nerves and missed shots. This is a spot here where the Under has solid value coming in.

This series has been about as physical as you can get. These two teams have been going at it and we've seen both teams get hot, but also seen many occasions where both teams get extremely cold.

Heading into Game 7, this is going to be a game that starts off very slow. Golden State was clearly frustrated last game as they've blown their 3-1 lead. For the Cavs, they've gotten off to very slow starts when it comes to playing inside Oracle Arena.

With everything on the line here, shooters will certainly find it tough to get space. Everybody will be closing out in shooters and not allowing for any sort of run that could put the game away.

With this one expected to be close, down the stretch, both teams will use the entire shot clock and really try to put kill this game. Expect the pace to be very staggered here, with not a lot of consistency coming.

Some trends to consider. Under is 75-32-3 in Cavaliers last 110 Sunday games. Under is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings in Golden State.

This is a solid spot here to back the Under. Both teams will be nervous and the pace will be much slower than normal.

The Warriors and Cavaliers start off the NBA Finals with Game 1 Thursday night and the Over has solid value here.

First off, Cleveland has been a deadly team from three point range. Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Channing Frye, JR Smith, and Iman Shumpert are just a few of the players who can hit threes on this team. They have really surrounded their postseason game on the ability to shoot the three.

For the Warriors, they too aren't afraid to hoist the 3 ball obviously. From Curry to Thompson to Green, this team will jack them up at massive rates and make a lot of them when they get hot.

These two teams played in last years title game, which was a gritty and hard fought series. This season, Cleveland has their health back. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are both 100% healthy, which will make a giant difference offensively obviously.

Some trends to consider. Over is 9-4 in Cavaliers last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 8-3 in Cavaliers last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Given how good both offenses shoot, combined with the hype in this game, this total has a lot of value on the Over.

Awake the sleeping beast. The Warriors return home trying to stave off elimination and this is going to be a game where both teams exchange blows.

With the exception of Game 2, Steph Curry has struggled all series long. He went just 5 for 21 in Game 4 as nothing was falling for him. This is a case here where Curry has to put the team on his back and step up. He's done it all season long and this is a spot where he won't be tentative by any means.

Along with him, Klay Thompson got himself going in Game 4. He'll be another big key in this game as the duo will let it fly, as they get back to their old selves.

For the Thunder, they have proven they aren't backing down no matter what the case may be. Russell Westbrook is averaging 27.3 points, 11.8 assists, and 3.8 steals in this series. Him, along with Durant have this offense on fire right now as they have everything working.

Some trends to consider. Over is 22-10-1 in Warriors last 33 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 Thursday games.

This is a spot where both teams will be playing at a frantic pace. Given that, the Over here holds solid value.

The Raptors were embarrassed in Game 1 versus Cleveland and with Game 2 tonight, expect a much more respectable performance. However, this Cleveland team is still far more talented, which makes this Over a very nice play.

Cleveland's offense has been top of the line this postseason. They once again put up a high number, scoring 115 points. This team has shown the ability to hit the 3, but they also have dominated inside. Cleveland did both extremely well in Game 1, as the Raptors had no way of stopping them.

Offensively, the Raptors they put up 85 points in Game 1 and got completely embarrassed. A lot of the Raptors were still in high spirits following the loss, realizing it was just one game. Expect a very motivated game here from everyone as this Toronto team isn't as bad as they showed. Look for Kyle Lowry to be the biggest key to a Raptors offensive spark, as he struggled all of Game 1 after really looking like he had things figured out in Games 6 and 7 of the series against Miami.

Some trends to consider. Over is 8-2 in Cavaliers last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Look for both offensives to have a lot of success here. Given that and the ability of both teams to shoot the ball, the Over holds solid value here.

The Warriors and Thunder play in Game 2 Wednesday night and the total with the Over has value here.

The first game went Under, but don't let that fool you. This game was on pace and destined for the Over heading into the 4th quarter, but the Warriors went ice cold shooting 6 for 23 from the field, which includes 1 of 10 from behind the arc.

That just doesn't happen often. Golden State averages above 115 points per game home and they haven't dropped back to back games yet. This is going to be a case where Head Coach Steve Kerr comes into play. Look for him to make plenty of adjustments here and really find ways to get the Warriors better looks.

As for the Thunder, they will have the same mentality that they aren't scared of anyone. Durant and Westbrook were all over the place in Game 1, hitting shots from everywhere. Even Dion Waiters got in on the fun. This Thunder team can score and score quickly. Expect them to have to put up somewhere north of 110 points in this game if they hope to have a chance.

Some trends to consider. Over is 21-8-1 in Warriors last 30 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 19-9 in Thunder last 28 games playing on 1 days rest

This is going to be a frantic paced game here. Both teams got the nerves out of the way and got a feel for one another in Game 1. Given that, expect this total to fly over here on Wednesday night.

The Thunder and Warriors get set to begin the Western Conference Finals on Monday night and even with one of the highest totals of the NBA Playoffs, this Over has plenty of value.

We've seen both the Warriors and Thunder put up high point totals this postseason. Both of these teams play extremely fast and attack the bucket early in the shot clock.

Along with that, they both like to hoist the 3 ball. With Stephen Curry back in the lineup for the Warriors and really hitting his groove, this Warriors offense is poised to score a lot of points. Oklahoma City knows the only way they can compete in this one is to create space and get their shooters some good looks for the outside.

Both teams average plenty of points. On the season, the Thunder have averaged 110.5 points per road game, while the Warriors have put up 116.0.

Some trends to consider. Over is 21-7-1 in Warriors last 29 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Expect a frantic pace here, with a lot of back and forth action. Given that, this total has the chance to fly over with the way both offenses shoot the ball.

The Cavaliers and Hawks shift their series to Atlanta here and the Under holds solid value here.

The Cavs took off with their 3 point barrage in Game 2, but it's quite likely they won't shoot at those numbers again here. Atlanta took exception following the game at the amount of 3's the Cavs shot in Game 2, so expect them to really come out and close out on shooters here in Game 3.

Defensively for Cleveland, they've been stepping it up and suffocating this Hawks team through the first two games. Atlanta hasn't had any open looks and has especially struggled in the 1st halves. They put up just 41 in Game 1 and followed that up with 38 in Game 2.

With those two factors in mind, look for the Hawks to really slow things down here. Atlanta knows they can't get into a track meet with the Cavaliers team or this one will break out like Game 2 did. Look for the Hawks to use a lot of the shot clock and not allow Cleveland to get out in any sort of transition play.

Some trends to consider. Under is 24-11 in Hawks last 35 Friday games. Under is 16-7 in Cavaliers last 23 Friday games.

This has the feeling of a slow paced game here, with the Hawks playing the biggest role in slowing the ball down.

The Thunder and Spurs get set for Game 2 and the Under holds value here.

The Spurs are typically one of the slowest paced teams in the NBA as they dominate on the defensive end and really move the ball around offensively. However, that wasn't the case in Game 1. The Spurs racked up 124 points, shooting at an unreal pace, which included a 43 point first quarter.

Oklahoma City certainly can't compete if they continue to allow the Spurs to get as many open looks as they did in Game 1.

Expect the Thunder to really slow the pace down here in Game 2. They took many quick shots in Game 1 and allowed the Spurs to get out in transition and get easy bucket after easy bucket.

Both teams have been Under teams this year as well. Oklahoma City has gone Under in 45 of their games while the Spurs hold an Under record of 37-48-2.

Some trends to consider. Under is 22-7 in Spurs last 29 Monday games. Under is 14-6-1 in Thunder last 21 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

This is going to be a much slower paced game here. Expect this to finish in the upper 80s or low 90s as that is simply the only way Oklahoma City competes and stays in the game.

The Thunder and Spurs open their series on Saturday night and with the Spurs ability to play defense, this has the making for an Under game. The Spurs are one of the best teams in the league defensively and they showed that off in Round 1. They suffocated Memphis and gave them zero room to work with as the shooters never found any openings.

That starts with Kawhi Leonard. The defensive player of the year will likely guard Durant, which is half of the Thunder offense. Look for him to get shut down here not only in Game 1, but through the series.

Some trends to consider. Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record, is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 home games and the UNDER is 18-6 in Spurs last 24 vs. Western Conference.

San Antonio moves real slow offensively as they like to work it around and use the shot clock. Given that, look for a slow paced game, as the total stays well below.

The Raptors and Pacers play in Game 6 of what has been a hard fought series throughout. With the exception of last game, this has been a very slower paced series, and the total has bounced back up a few points, which gives the Under value here.

With the Pacers trying to stave off elimination, this will be the kind of game where neither team really wants to make that crucial mistake of getting in a track meet. It can lead to sloppy play and give the opposing team a giant run, leading to a giant hole that can't be made up.

Both teams have stepped it up on the defensive end guarding each other's star players. It took until Game 5 for Raptors star DeMar DeRozan to break out. With the exception of Paul George, the Pacers really haven't had anybody else step up for them and put up insurmountable points. George is this team's offense and he certainly can't turn in enough of an outing to help this total out.

Some trends to consider. Under is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 road games. Under is 6-1 in Pacers last 7 overall.

Look for this to be a very slow paced game, where both teams take the air out of the ball. They'll use a lot of the shot clock and keep this total Under.

The Pacers and Raptors head back to Toronto for Game 5 with things even at 2 games a piece. The total continues to get knocked down and this one may be over exaggerated a little bit, giving the Over some value here.

Both of these teams have the talented superstars that can put up points.

The Raptors need production to start coming from DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. Both the Raptors stars have struggled in this series, but with the #2 seed on the ropes and in a giant game at home to take control of the series, look for them to step their games up significantly here.

As for the Pacers, Paul George is the guy that turn this total into something really valuable. George scored just 19 in Game 4, which is his lowest of the series. He has the ability to put up 30 plus points any game and he even makes his teammates better by creating open shots for them. If he can get out of the gates early, the Pacers offense should be in for a successful night.

Some trends to consider. Over is 34-16-1 in Raptors last 51 games following a ATS loss. Over is 22-4 in Raptors last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Expect a huge bounce back game from the Raptors here. Given their trends after a loss and their need for a big performance, this game will turn into a track meet here.

This is a critical game for the Blazers. While they got the win last game at home, they absolutely have to get another win here to make this a series. The Clippers badly want to finish Portland off as soon as possible, so a win here would do a lot to accomplish that.

These games get more important as they go, and the first three have all gone under the total. Two of them have gone well under the posted total. These two defenses have really stepped up their level of play in the playoffs.

Portland's guards have a tough time getting open looks against the Clippers perimeter defenders, and Jordan obviously does a great job protecting the rim. The Blazers defense ranks much better at home than on the road, and the Clippers shooting percentages are lower on the road.

A couple trends of note. The under is 5-0 in the Blazers last 5 games. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two teams.

The Cavaliers and Pistons shift their series to Detroit on Friday and the Under holds solid value here.

Cleveland has been pushing tempo every since Tyrone Lue took over as head coach. However here in this series, it's become noticeably slower in terms of how the Cavaliers are playing. That has a lot to do with the way the Pistons are putting up pressure.

Stanley Johnson has been the best example of that pressured defense. He continues to battle with Lebron James on every possession not backing down as the two get into shoving matches in the paint. The pace for the Cavaliers really slows itself down as they are forced to work the ball around more as driving into the paint is not easy.

The Pistons have to play through Andre Drummond here. Working the shot clock themselves and really taking the air out of the ball is a must. Drummond has almost become a non factor in this series and with him being the Pistons go to guy all season long, working him against Thompson down low is crucial to Detroit's success.

Some trends to consider. Under is 37-14 in Pistons last 51 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-2 in Pistons last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Look for a much slower paced game here, as both teams look to establish themselves on the defensive end, slowing the game down.

The Pacers and Raptors get set for a Game 1 battle and expect some shaky play here early in the series, giving the Under solid value here.

Both teams aren't known for their fast pace by any means. Both teams really like to work the ball around and use a majority of the shot clock while looking for the best shot. You won't see either the Raptors or Pacers getting out quickly in transition much, which really benefits this play here.

Indiana was a dominant Under team this year too. The Pacers finished 37-45 to the Under and that bodes extremely well as they go up against a Raptors team that concedes just 98.2 points per game.

When playing Eastern Conference foes, both teams also tend to the Under. Indiana has gone Under the listed total in 13 of the last 19 against the East. For the Raptors, they have gone Under the total in 9 of their last 12.

Some trends to consider. Under is 7-3 in Pacers last 10 games following a straight up win. Under is 8-3 in Raptors last 11 games following a straight up win.

This is going to be a very slower paced game. Both teams want to keep the game in their tempo and not allow the other to get out and push the ball. Look for a game that lands in the 80s or lower 90s with this one.

The Warriors look for history here as they go for win number 73 against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. With a lot of factors pouring into this one, the Under holds solid value here.

Nerves will be a huge factor here. Yes Golden State has shown they don't crack under any pressure, but you have to believe that they do not want to mess history up here. They're going to be compared and even compared better to the 95-96 Bulls that featured some of the greats in the game. Expect them to really come out tentative and a put shaky, especially early on.

As for Memphis, don't think they're backing down either defensively. First off for them, they need a win or they'll get the Spurs in Round 1. A victory could propel them to the 6th spot with some help, giving them the Thunder instead.

Also, they have a chance to go down in history as the team that denied the Warriors of history. They won't let up on the defensive end by any means as they should want to take the air out of ball, really slowing this game down and getting Golden State out of their elements.

Some trends to consider. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Golden State. Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

Look for a very nervous and slow paced game from both teams here. Expect a very low scoring game, which is a norm for this head to head series.

The Knicks and 76ers get set for action on Friday and with nothing to play for these two teams, the Under really holds some solid value here.

Both teams are in the bottom of the East and have been there all season long. Both the Knicks and 76ers have been incredibly sloppy offensively this season as they simply do not have enough talent nor firepower to find consistent scoring.

This year, the Knicks have averaged 98.4 points per game while the 76ers have scored just 97.1.

When looking at the Knicks, this team has been an under bet all season long. New York has gone 17-22 to the Under on the road and 33-45-1 to the Under overall on the season.

If lack of offense wasn't enough of a big problem, off the court, both teams have had their issues. Carmelo Anthony has expressed a lot of frustration and even told a fan to ask for his money back. The 76ers just had their GM quit as he wrote a 13 page paper talking about how the team hasn't progressed. Both teams want this season to just end as they ride it out.

Some trends to consider. Under is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Philadelphia. Under is 7-1 in 76ers last 8 overall.

Look for a very unmotivated performance here from both teams, leading to a very sloppy offensive game that's extremely lower scoring.

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns are two teams who play zero defense. Fresh legs should help both of these teams quite a bit. Houston is certainly better than they have shown so far this year, but they have team chemistry problems and that shows up the most on the defensive end.

Look at the last four games played between these two teams. We have finals of 113-111, 127-118, 117-102, and 111-105. That's four straight meetings over this total. I don't see any reason why this meeting would be any different.

Phoenix doesn't have Markieff Morris now, and some believe they will have some trouble scoring moving forward. That might be the case, but I don't expect that to show up tonight against a Houston defense that few teams have struggled to score against.

Over is 8-1 in Rockets last 9 road games and 11-1 in last 12 when opponent scores 100 points or more in previous game. Plus the OVER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix.

Look for a shootout with very little defense all the way in this contest.

The Chicago Bulls are playing a back to back scheduling spot here. They were drubbed in Los Angeles, and now they go to face a great defense in Utah.

The Jazz have Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert both healthy now and that makes a huge difference for this team. Utah likes to slow the pace down, and they won't let the Bulls get the looks they want in transition here. This should be a game played in the halfcourt.

Chicago's defense is actually one of the best in the NBA. That may come as a surprise to many people, because most thought this defense would fall off with Hoiberg at coach and the offense would get better. The offense has gotten worse on an efficiency basis, and the defense is still excellent.

THE UNDER is 6-0 in Jazz last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record and is 7-0-1 in the last 8 meetings in Utah and 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

The Phoenix Suns head into Cleveland on Wednesday night and the over holds some solid value here.

Cleveland's new style of offense is run and gun type now with Tyrone Lue as the new head coach. While it's only been two games, this has noticeably led to their defense struggling as well. Take last game for example. The Cavaliers put up 114 points, but allowed a Minnesota team, that doesn't score much, to put up 107.

On the Suns side of things, this team plays zero defense themselves. Phoenix allows a ridiculous 110.3 points per game on the road. Phoenix is the same way as Cleveland now as they like to run out and get quick shots up, which leads to the opposition getting easy transition buckets.

This has the making of very fast paced game with a lot of back and forth action. Expect the Cavaliers to really push the tempo here as they look to get to the buck in transition and then will look for the 3 point opportunities when the Suns are set in their man to man offense.

As for Phoenix, they are an inside out team. They'll look down low and their big men will try to find the shooters outside. With Cleveland's struggles on defense lately, expect the Phoenix shooters to find a lot of room outside.

The Brooklyn Nets have been a good under team of late. The under is 4-0 in their last 4 road games and 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn has a lot less offensive firepower than most of the NBA.

Toronto has definitely been better on defense this year than they were a year ago. The Raptors know they can't simply outscore everyone in the much improved Eastern Conference. They aren't playing as fast as they did last year either.

With Brooklyn unlikely to get much out of their backcourt, it puts a ton of pressure on their frontcourt to be amazing for this game. Toronto has several good interior defenders, and that should be enough to hold the Nets to a low number here. Toronto grabs an early lead and wins behind the strength of their defense.

The Jazz and Hornets get set for an afternoon matinee and we get two of the best under bets in the NBA squaring off here. Both of these teams like to use the entire shot clock and work at a very slow pace, making this total very valuable here.

First off, looking at O/U records this season, the Jazz bring in a 15-24-1 under record while the Hornets are 8-14-0 at home to the under.

The key factor here is Utah. They don't score, nor do they allow their opposition to score. Utah is averaging just 93.8 points per game on the road season, while allowing just 97. They've hit the under 12 times out of their 19 road games this season.

For Charlotte, they are a very similar way. They allow just 98.2 points per game at home and have no offensive threats to work with.

The under has also been a safe bet when these two teams meet head-to-head. In the last 5 meetings, the total has stayed under the total all 5 times.

Expect a similar situation here on Monday, as the under holds tremendous value.

The Suns head into Indiana to take on the Pacers and anytime this Phoenix team takes the floor the over has a good chance of hitting. They like to play fast paced basketball and move up and down the floor in transition.

Phoenix has scored 102.6 points per game this season and they have allowed 109.2 points against over their 19 road contests. Indiana has been able to score as well with their lineup back to 100%. they have averaged 102.6 points over their 17 home games this season.

Phoenix's defense has been horrid all season long. They rank dead last in the NBA in field goal percentage defense as they allow opponents to shoot 47.5% from the field.

The Suns have also been an over team against the Eastern Conference this season. They have gone 6-2-1 to the over in their last 9 against Eastern Conference foes.

With a healthy Pacers team, they are extremely dangerous offensively. Paul George, Monta Ellis, and George Hill lead a tough charge that is hard to stop. Paul George is averaging 24.2 points per game this season and attempted 36 three pointers on the Pacers most recent road trip. That bodes well for the over as this Indiana team likes to hoist from anywhere on the floor.

Expect a lot of back and forth action with a lot threes being attempted along with transition buckets.

The Lakers and Kings are featured on TNT Thursday night and we get two teams that don't play defense and that can score.

Starting with the Kings, Sacramento has really flourished in 2016 and they proved that with wins over the Suns and Thunder where they scored well above 100 points. In their lone loss, they fell to the Mavs, but put up 116 points. In one of those wins, the Kings put up 142 points in a win over the Suns.

On the season, Sacramento is averaging 105.9 points per game. Their defense has horrendous as well. The Kings are allowing 107.9 points per game.

From the Lakers side of things, they have been just as bad defensively. Los Angeles is allowing 108.5 points against per road game.

These two teams are also head-to-head over teams. These teams met back on Oct. 30 in a game that finished 132-114.

Head to head:

Over is 17-6 in the last 23 meetings in Sacramento.Over is 37-16-1 in the last 54 meetings.

Both of these teams can score and love to get out fast and jack up quick shots. Expect that type of game here on Thursday with the national spotlight on them.

The New Orleans Pelicans are definitely a better team than their record would indicate. They have had some chemistry issues, and the Pelicans were easily the worst defense in the NBA for a long period of time.

New Orleans still isn't a good defense, but they are playing better on that end of the floor than they were earlier in the season. The Miami Heat have been a great defensive team all year. Miami has committed themselves to winning with defense.

The under is 19-7 in the Heat's last 26 games overall. The under is 35-16-1 in the Pelicans last 52 road games.

This total is very high for the Heat, and it's also high for the Pelicans based on their improvement on the defensive end of late. Look for this early tip off to stay under the posted total.

The Los Angeles Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs meet tonight in a nationally televised clash of powers in the Western Conference. The Clippers haven't played up to their potential yet this year. San Antonio is playing tremendous basketball, and if it weren't for the Warriors going crazy, the Spurs would have gotten a lot more publicity.

San Antonio is a very different team this year, and that's a good thing. The Spurs are much better on the defensive end than they have been in recent years. Kawhi Leonard is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. LaMarcus Aldridge has been surprisingly good defensively as well. The Spurs are also playing at a slower tempo than they have in the past.

The Spurs are first in the NBA in total defense, and it isn't close. The Clippers offense hasn't been as good this year as it was last season. This number is a few points too high.

Expect this one to be close throughout and I have released a side play on this game as well.

The Cavaliers head down to Florida to kick off their road trip and the over here has some solid value to work with.

Both of these teams have the weapons to light up the scoreboard, there is no doubt about that. Cleveland has Lebron James, Kevin Love, and Mo Williams to just name a few. On the Magic side of things, they have Elfrid Payton, Evan Fournier, and Victor Oladipo. These are just a few, but both teams have the depth and 3 point shooting abilities.

Both teams are also averaging above 100 points per game. Cleveland comes in scoring 101.6, while the the Magic put up 103.7 at home.

The last 6 head-to-head meetings in Orlando have seen 5 of those games fly over the total. Digging into this a little deeper:

Over is 11-5 in Cavaliers last 16 overall.Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 games following a ATS win.

Expect back and forth action here, with both teams reaching the 100 plateau in a game that flies over the total.

The Atlanta Hawks get set for a battle with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City on Thursday night. With two teams that can score and hit the 3, this over holds value.

The Thunder are HOT right now. They come in off a performance on Wednesday that saw them shoot 56 percent and hit 13 3 pointers. Oklahoma City is averaging a ridiculous 108.5 points per game, but are also conceding 101.6. Atlanta is right there with them in scoring as they are putting up 102 points per game.

This game also features two very fast paced teams. Both teams like to get up and down the floor in transition. Rarely will you see either team use the shot clock.

The head-to-head meetings have been this way. In the last 5 games in OKC, the over his hit all 5 times.

Look for another game like the previous ones in OKC with a lot of points and a lot of 3's being hit.

Washington heads into Miami Monday night and we get a good opportunity to back the under in this given situation.

First off, Washington comes into this one on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back. The Wizards had a hard fought, fast paced loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Wizards will certainly be worn out by travels and will have tired legs as the game goes on. The Wizards have also been a noticeably different team on the road. They are scoring just 95.2 points per game and have played to the under in 5 out of 8 road games.

On the other side of things, Miami has been an immediate under team. Overall, they have hit the under in 15 of 18 games this season. At home, they have hit the under in 10 of 13 games.

The Heat are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Opponents are scoring just 92.2 points per game this season against them. Miami's offense hasn't been much better as they score just 96.4 points.

PG John Wall is also questionable for Monday. Wall injured his right leg in the loss to Dallas and regardless if he plays or not, he certainly will not be 100%.

Expect a very lower scoring game here with both teams in the upper 80s to lower 90s.

The Oklahoma City Thunder welcome in the Sacramento Kings to OKC and we get a solid number on this total here. Both teams have trended to the under this season giving a number this high a lot of value on the under.

This season, the Thunder are 7-12 to the under and 4-7 to the under at home.

Trends wise, this is a solid spot to back the under when it comes to both teams.

Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 home games.Under is 5-0 in Thunder last 5 games. Under is 7-0 in Kings last 7 vs. a team with a winning SU record.

There also isn't too many scoring threats in this one. For Oklahoma City, aside from Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, nobody on the Thunder has proven to be a consistent scorer. For the Kings, DeMarcus Cousins is really all this team has. These three can put points up, but simply cannot get to this high of a total by themselves.

Under is 9-1 in last 10 meetingsUnder is 4-1 in last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City

Look for a game that is lower scoring here with both teams in the 90s, giving the under a solid play here.

Two teams that can really score get set to battle on Monday night. Detroit heads into Golden State as two of the most impressive and hottest teams go at it with the Over showing tremendous value.

Looking at the visitors, Detroit comes in averaging just under 100 points per game with 99.7 on the season. On the road though, they get even better offensively. They average 108.7 points per game in 3 road contests and have seen the Over hit in 2 of those. The Pistons come in off a 120 point showing last night in Portland that saw Reggie Jackson drop 40 points and Andre Drummond continue his dominance with a 29 point performance. This Pistons team has a lot of talent offensively and should have some tired legs defensively with this being the 2nd game of a back-to-back.

For the Warriors, they just continue to light up the scoreboard. Golden State is averaging 115.7 points per game and have no fear of jacking up the three ball. They had their worst showing of the season last time out, but that still saw them score 103 points. They attempted 39 3 pointers which is always nice to see in terms of the Over. With Curry and Thompson leading a fast paced offense, things always have the potential to get high scoring with this Warriors team.

Expect a shoot out come Monday as both teams light up the scoreboard in a game that should fly over the total.

The Lakers welcome in the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night and we get a great number here on this total.

First off, lets examine the Lakers here. Through their first 3 games, they're scoring 106.0, but allowing a ridiculous 115.7 points against. This team is just simply a mess defensively as they are struggling to stop anyone thus far.

They'll be going up against a Denver team that has the pace to turn this into a high scoring affair as they've played much better on the road. Through 2 road contests, the Nuggets are averaging 99.0 points per game. Denver likes to get up and down the floor just as fast as Los Angeles and likes to shoot the 3 ball a lot.

Denver showed just how poor they are defensively last time out as they gave up 117 points to the Thunder.

Ironically, last season when these two teams met, Denver racked up 119 points in a 119-101 win over Los Angeles.

Both teams offer a lot of young talent that likes to keep the pace quick, while they struggle to get stops defensively. A lot of points should be expected here on Tuesday.

Friday night on ESPN we get two of the best offensive teams in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets getting set to battle it out.

Golden State comes in off an 111 point performance that featured Stephen Curry scoring 40 points. The Warriors seemed to pick up right where they left off last season as they shot 41 of 96 from the field and hit 9 three pointers. That three point number is expected to go up as Klay Thompson struggled in the season opener. Expect big things from him here in game 2.

As for the Rockets, they were smacked around in their home opener as they allowed 105 points. Their offense will get a major boost with C Dwight Howard returning from suspension. Expect him to have a giant game as C Andrew Bogut is out for the Warriors.

Also expect James Harden to come out firing. Harden did finish with 22 points in the opener, but shot just 2 of 12 from behind the arc.

Over is 12-5 in Rockets last 17 home games.Over is 3-1-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.

When these two teams meet, it is always fast paced and involves a lot of 3 pointer made. Expect the same here on Friday night.

Game 5 is back at Oracle Arena and the Total is listed is relatively low here. Oddsmakers have adjusted to the low scoring series between the two teams, but they have overlooked the changes to Golden State.

The Warriors showed their offensive burst with 103 points in Game 4. They changed their lineup around to a much smaller one that featured more of David Lee and Andre Iguodala. The moves put Andrew Bogut on the bench for a majority of the game and it worked out for Golden State. In turn the pace of the Warriors' offense picked up drastically and showed much more rhythm.

As for the Cavaliers, they looked fatigued from the outset of Game 4. They had 2 extra days of rest in between games and should have their legs back underneath them.

The layoff had to help out J.R. Smith, Matthew Dellavedova, and Iman Shumpert. The three shot a combined 7 of 35 from the field. Dellavedova noticeably was taken out of the game at times just to catch his breath.

Lebron James also shot 7 of 22 from the field in Game 4. Expect those numbers to improve drastically in Game 5.

With the extra couple days of rest and the Warriors lineup adjustments, Game 5 should be open and fast paced. Expect a lot of points here.

The Golden State Warriors host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second game of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

The opening game in this series played over the number, which has oddsmakers installing a similar number for Game 2, but astute bettors know that what we saw in Game 1 should have us leaning towards the under on Sunday.

The Warriors' offense gets all the headlines, but the team has quietly been one of the most efficient defensive teams in basketball, ranking inside the top five in defensive efficiency all season long. Entering Game 1 of the Finals, the under was 7-0-1 at Oracle Arena in the playoffs. For the entirety of the playoffs, the under went 11-3-1 in Warriors games entering Game 1.

Now it's a matter of betting an under in a Game 2 of a series, which is always a favorable situation for under bettors as teams make their adjustments from Game 1. With these two teams combined, the under is 5-1 in the second game of their respective series in these playoffs. Looking back at the last four NBA Finals - each of which featured LeBron James - the under went a perfect 2-0-2 in Game 2, with each of those contests playing to under 200 total points.

The under is 6-2 in the Cavaliers' eight road playoff games.

With this game presenting unique edges and the oddsmakers allowing us a second chance to exploit their mistake, we'll bump this play up to our top rating.

The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets on Thursday night in the second game of the Western Conference Finals.

These teams both make headlines because of their offenses, but that only overshadows how good each team was defensively this past season. While both teams poured in buckets with regularity, each side actually excelled on the defensive end of the court, ranking inside the top-5 in the entire league in defensive efficiency.

That's what we saw in the opener of this series. Even with an inspired shooting effort in the first half of Game 1 in which they shot north of 60 percent nearing the end of the first half, the Rockets mustered only 105 in a game that stayed under the number. Expect more of that in Game 2, as a limited or absent Dwight Howard will only serve to slow the Rockets' pace on offense, and help keep the scoreboard operator from being too busy on this night.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in the fourth game of their second round series.

This game has been money for under bettors who have gladly jumped all over the favorable totals in this series. The first three games in the series have played to 187, 187, and 188 points, with the under cashing each time.

Even so, the number has stayed put in around 196, and that's good enough to let us go back to the well on this one. The Grizzlies' abilities on the defensive end are no secret, and with Mike Conley and Tony Allen healthy, their backcourt is giving the Warriors' shooters plenty of trouble. In addition, the Warriors rank out as one of the most efficient defenses in basketball.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in the third game of their second-round series.

After cashing a ticket on the under in the second game in this series, we'll go right back to the well in Game 3 for all the same reasons. Each of the first two games in the series played to 187 points, and oddsmakers haven't made any adjustments to the total, with bettors again bringing the number up courtesy of action on the over, but the shift in venue should only help our cause.

The under is a whopping 22-2 in the Grizzlies' last 24 home games. These teams are also accustomed to playing under the number, with four of five meetings staying below the posted total, including each of the first two games in this series. The return of Mike Conley only helps the defense as he is one of the best in the league at defending his position.

The under is 5-0 in the Grizzlies' last five games played on three or more days of rest, and it is 5-2 in the Warriors' last seven games played on three or more days of rest.

The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in the second game of their second round playoff series.

These teams played over the number in Game 1 on the back of an uncharacteristically solid performance from Austin Rivers, and an incredibly efficient shooting performance from Matt Barnes. These are two things that are unlikely to be repeated in Game 2.

Even so, oddsmakers have bumped the number up a couple points for Game 2. These teams met four times during the regular season, playing under the number each time, with Monday's game representing the first over in the season series. Expect a return to normalcy as the familiarity between the two sides leads to a greater effort from the Rockets' defense, helping guide us to a comfortable under.

The under is 4-1 in the Clippers' last five games following a win of more than 10 games.

The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night in the second game of their second round series.

The Grizzlies have been kind to under bettors for years, and that's been no different in these playoffs. The under came through in three of the team's opening round games against the high-scoring Portland Trail Blazers.

The Warriors have also been a sneaky good under team this season. While the Warriors' offense grabs all the headlines, the team's defense actually ranks as one of the most efficient units in the league.

The under has cashed in three of four meetings between these teams this season. The Grizzlies were held under 90 points in two of those contests.

The San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon in the fourth game of their opening round playoff series.

Offense has been at a premium in this series, and while oddsmakers have lowered the total in these games following each contest, they still haven't brought it down enough. The only game that did go over the total needed overtime to get there.

In that lone over, the team's played to 188 points (18.5 points below the total) in regulation. In the lone game played in San Antonio, the teams played to 173 points (30.5 points below the total) in a game in which the Spurs shot 52.6 percent from the field.

The Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday in the opening game of this first-round playoff series. The Warriors have been a great under bet this season, and we’ve cashed plenty of tickets on Golden State games this season, but this is a spot where we’ll be playing the over.

With the combination of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors know how to score the basketball, and they play a lightning quick pace, which certainly helps our cause. In four games against the Pelicans this season, the Warriors had no trouble scoring the basketball, averaging 113.0 points per contest.

The Pelicans held their own as well. After being limited to 85 points in the first meeting way back early December, they averaged 107.0 points per game in their final three meetings with the Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

The Warriors make plenty of headlines and highlight reels for their ability to play offense, but the team's defense really deserves plenty of credit for the success the team's had this season. Golden State rates among the most efficient teams in baseball at its own end of the floor.

That's bad news for a Timberwolves team that has been having a lot of trouble scoring the basketball. Minnesota recently averaged just 89.0 points per game on its recent three-game homestand. Minnesota faced Golden State three times this season, and was limited to 91.3 points per game in those contests, with each of the three games playing under the total by an average of more than 22 points per contest.

Neither of these teams has anything left to play for, and neither has been scoring the basketball well of late. That's going to mean an ugly game Friday night, in which points will be at a premium.

The Lakers failed to score 80 points in each of their last two home games. Now they get a Timberwolves team that they needed overtime to get to 100 points against in a 101-99 victory in the extra session. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have been held under 100 points in five of their last six games.

Both teams have been scoring points in bunches, and that figures to lead to some fireworks for the Los Angeles fans on Friday night. The Trail Blazers are averaging 117.0 points per game over their last three contests, and a big reason has been the play of guard Nicolas Batum, who scored 21 points in his last game an is 19-of-29 from the floors in those three contests, including 12-of-18 from beyond the arc.

Rookie Tarik Black has helped the Lakers up their scoring, as he's coming off a season-high 16 points against the Pelicans on Wednesday. With the Lakers well out of contention, they're playing loose and having fun at the offensive end of the court, which has seen their scoring improve dramatically.

The Suns are currently sending out a completely different squad than the one that started the season. However, the public has been very slow to react to the team's newfound deficiencies when it comes to scoring the basketball. As such, the under has come through in 22 of the team's last 30 games overall.

On Thursday they draw a Warriors team that plays sneaky good defense. While Golden State likes to play at a fast pace, it also ranks among the most efficient teams defensively. As such, the under has come through in three straight and four of the team's last five games.

The under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams, and it is 22-4 in the Suns' last 26 games played on a Thursday.

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday evening.

While both sides are known for scoring points in bunches, neither gets much respect for their ability to defend. Golden State in particular is one of the most efficient defensive clubs in all of basketball.

Over its last four games, Golden State has limited opponents to 90.8 points per game, with the under coming through in three of those four games. A for the Clippers, they've limited their last three opponents to 94.7 points per game.

In a game that will have a playoff-like feel to it, expect points to be at a premium, with both sides flexing their defensive muscles.

The under is 5-2 in the Clippers' last seven home games, and it is 10-4 in the Warriors' last 14 road games.